Book Reviews

Book Blurb

Troy Summers is a cop. He’s recently been partnered with fellow police officer, Jamie Everson, and they get along great. He likes Jamie’s brother, Nicky, even more.

When Nicky gets beaten up by his ex-boyfriend and comes to him for help, Troy can’t say no, not when it brings Nicky right into his arms. Even still, Troy wants to take things slow with Nicky. He knows they have a connection but he wants to build a relationship with him, even if it means hiding it from Nicky’s brother and the rest of the world.

But when Troy gets shot during a drug bust, all bets are off. Their secret relationship comes out. It not only lets everyone know that they’ve been living together, but brings Bruce back into the picture. Jamie and Troy have to work together to save not only Nicky but themselves, but can they save Nicky in time or will Troy lose the most intriguing man he’s ever met?

Note: This book was previously published with Noble Romance in February 2010 and has been extensively revised and expanded.

 

Book Review

If you want a story about men “destined to be together”, this is a good one for you. Like quite a few of Stormy Glenn's characters, Nicky (who likes making a home and is good at photography) and Troy (a dedicated cop) just know they belong together. They are presented with their share of obstacles, however, before they can sit back and start the life they have both dreamed about.

Nicky is lonely, and he makes the mistake of moving in with the wrong guy just because he wants someone so badly he can taste it. The moment Bruce lifts a hand against him, though, he is out of there. Unfortunately, Bruce is not one to give up easily and Nicky ends up in danger and on the run for quite a while. Meeting Troy makes him happy and he realizes quickly they belong together, especially since Troy accepts Nicky the way he is. I liked that Nicky wasn't the weak or even submissive character in the relationship. He doesn’t accept being called a girl just because he likes making a home, loves embroidery, and is an excellent cook.

Troy may be a tough cop, but he is as lonely as Nicky. Once they meet, Troy quickly becomes very protective, but doesn’t ross the line into telling Nicky what to do. Well, he does try once, for Nicky’s protection, but is quickly “told off” and learns his lesson. The way Troy accepts Nicky and stands by him is wonderfully heartwarming.

Then there's Nicky's abusive ex-lover, Bruce, who beats him up whenever he can find him—and the bastard is determined to find Nicky as often as possible and get him to come back to him. There's also the complication of Nicky's older brother Jamie who doesn't listen to him...and also happens to be Troy's partner at work.

If you like stories about physically weaker men who are mentally just as strong and determined as their more macho counterparts, if you like reading about “destined” couples, and if you’re looking for a read that is sweet and hot at the same time, then you will probably like this novella.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 40338 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	05-June-2014
Price	$4.99 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.bookstrand.com/picture-me-perfect